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Observer
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman welcomes Palestine as ILO's Observer State
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman expressed its full support for the decision made by the International Labour Conference to upgrade Palestine's membership from a national liberation movement to a "non-member observer state" within the organisation. This step is based on legal and institutional considerations consistent with the principles of international justice, equitable representation and fair participation in multilateral organisations. Khalid bin Salim al Ghammari, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Labour for Labour, delivered a speech at the conference, affirming that the State of Palestine has consistently engaged in active and responsible participation in the organisation's work. He emphasised that Palestine has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to international labour standards and has cooperated constructively with the ILO's various mechanisms. Despite the exceptional challenges it faces, granting Palestine "observer member" status will enhance its ability to convey the realities of Palestinian workers and defend their rights through official and institutional channels, Al Ghammari noted. He stated that this decision is a technical measure that strengthens the ILO's efficiency and inclusivity, reflecting its commitment to enabling all relevant parties to contribute to achieving decent work goals and promoting fundamental labour rights, in line with the spirit of international conventions and the organisation's founding principles. He added that voting in favour of the resolution reaffirms the importance of multilateralism, inclusive engagement, and ensuring representation for all peoples in international organisations. It also reinforces the ILO's role as a platform for dialogue and understanding, upholding its foundational principles away from political tensions or narrow interests. During its 113th session last week, the International Labour Conference, at the high-level ministerial meeting in Geneva, adopted the resolution with 386 votes in favour, 15 against and 42 abstentions. The 113th session of the International Labour Conference began last Monday, with the participation of tripartite delegations representing over 187 ILO member states, including governments, employers and workers. — ONA
Observer
27-02-2025
- Business
- Observer
Results of study on minimum wage to be announced soon: Labour
Muscat: The second day of the "Together We Progress" forum discussed various topics through a series of dialogue sessions, covering governorate development, the future of professions and jobs, the retirement system, culture, sports, youth, and the future of economic diversification sectors. During the session, Dr Mahad bin Said Ba'owain, Minister of Labour, highlighted the forum's focus on aligning workforce skills with market demands. "The outputs are of high quality, but the job market requires additional skills. The ministry is working to bridge this gap through employment-linked training and on-the-job training," he stated. The minister revealed that the Ministry of Labour had provided around 9,000 training opportunities tied to employment in 2024, a figure that has been increased to approximately 14,000 this year. He further emphasised that government sector employment is based on actual needs, with the health and education sectors receiving around 6,000 jobs annually, in addition to a similar number of opportunities in the military sector. Meanwhile, Salim bin Said al Badi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour for Labour, announced that the findings of the National Employment Programme's study on the minimum wage will be released soon. For his part, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour for Human Resources Development said during the event that vocational education outcomes are suitable for employment in various government and private sectors. " Over 8,000 students are enrolled across 8 colleges, and there is a growing initiative to assess the training system in the Sultanate of Oman across government, private, and vocational levels.", he said. The forum continues to serve as a platform for constructive discussions on national priorities, bringing together officials, and community members to shape policies for a sustainable and prosperous future.
